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The best running trails in New Zealand

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Running in New Zealand is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in New Zealand—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: September 28, 2025

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1. Tamaki Drive – At the Harbor loop from Glendowie

18.5km

01:57

190m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Oriental Bay – Waitangi Parkrun loop from Wadestown

10.9km

01:09

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Frankton Walkway – Queenstown Parkrun loop from Goldfield Heights

8.50km

00:58

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Taupō parkrun – Lake Taupo Lakefront View loop from Taupō

9.90km

01:02

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Lake Taupo Lakefront View loop from Taupō

7.39km

00:46

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Mount John, south summit loop from Lake Tekapo

12.2km

01:35

350m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Two lakes lookout loop from Lake Okareka

6.18km

00:44

100m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Running loop from Lake Okareka

5.96km

00:41

100m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Running loop from Lake Hayes Estate

8.77km

00:56

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Lake Taupo Lakefront View – Taupō parkrun loop from Hilltop

9.06km

00:57

80m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in New Zealand

1. Tamaki Drive – At the Harbor loop from Glendowie

2. Oriental Bay – Waitangi Parkrun loop from Wadestown

3. Frankton Walkway – Queenstown Parkrun loop from Goldfield Heights

4. Taupō parkrun – Lake Taupo Lakefront View loop from Taupō

5. Lake Taupo Lakefront View loop from Taupō

6. Mount John, south summit loop from Lake Tekapo

7. Two lakes lookout loop from Lake Okareka

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9. Running loop from Lake Hayes Estate

10. Lake Taupo Lakefront View – Taupō parkrun loop from Hilltop

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